Quilt Gardens 2025 Announcement

ELKHART - The 2025 edition of the Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals will be bigger and better than ever with three sites joining this one-of-a-kind attraction that is Elkhart County’s signature event.

The Elkhart County CVB announces there will be 16 Quilt Gardens and 12 Quilt Murals for residents and visitors to enjoy when this celebration of community spirit, quilting heritage, natural beauty and creativity opens on May 30, 2025. The new Quilt Gardens in 2025 will be:

• Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana
• Weaver Furniture Sales, 7870 W. 075 N., Shipshewana
• Grandma’s Pantry, 201 Keystone Drive, Wakarusa

Additionally, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, is returning to the Quilt Gardens after a one-year absence because of its expansion project. Wellfield Botanic Garden’s new Quilt Garden location will be just to the left of its new Visitor Center entrance.

PHOTO GALLERY: Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail over the years

“We’re excited to welcome all of the new Quilt Gardens and the dedicated volunteers who will be caring for them. The Quilt Gardens draws tens of thousands of visitors every year to the Elkhart County area, creating memories with their friends and families and spending money at our local businesses,” said Jon Hunsberger, executive director of the Elkhart County CVB.

Shipshewana is returning to the Quilt Gardens attraction after an absence of multiple years with one outside The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, and the other at Weaver Furniture Sales.

“Shipshewana welcomes thousands of quilters and gardeners annually to the heart of Amish Country each year. We’re looking forward to inviting and welcoming even more by participating in the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail project,” said Sonya Nash, executive director of the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB. “The newly formed Shipshewana Garden Club, led by Levi King, is filled with enthusiasm for adding to the beauty of this charming place.”

The Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals are all located along the Heritage Trail, named one of LIFE magazine’s most scenic drives. The Heritage Trail is a 90-mile guided audio tour that connects Elkhart, Bristol, Middlebury, Shipshewana, Goshen, Nappanee and Wakarusa in an engaging experience packed with quirky stories, historical figures and cultural heritage.

The Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals is pleased to welcome back each of the returning locations for the 18th year of a one-of-a-kind arts exhibition that has earned awards for excellence from the Indiana Tourism Association and the American Bus Association.

The returning Quilt Gardens sites are:

• Elkhart County Historical Museum, 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol
• Central Green, Franklin Street and Waterfall Drive, Elkhart
• Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart
• Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart
• Abshire Park, 1302 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
• Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen
• Elkhart County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St., Goshen
• Das Dutchman Essenhaus, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury
• Dutch Country Market, 11351 County Road 16, Middlebury
• Krider World’s Fair Garden, 302 W. Bristol St., Middlebury
• Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee
• Downtown Wakarusa, 116 S. Elkhart St., Wakarusa

The Quilt Mural locations for 2025 are:

• Bonneyville Mill County Park, 53373 County Road 131, Bristol
• Elkhart Civic Theatre, 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol
• Elkhart County Visitor Center, 3421 Cassopolis St., Elkhart
• The Lerner Theatre, 302 S. Main St., Elkhart
• Goshen Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 232 S. Main St., Goshen
• Das Dutchman Essenhaus, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury
• Martin Ace Hardware, 103 Crystal Heights Blvd., Middlebury
• Middlebury Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St., Middlebury
• Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee
• Topping Dental Center, 102 W. Market St., Nappanee
• Downtown Wakarusa, 116 S. Elkhart St., Wakarusa
• Shortstop Inn, 112 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa

About the Elkhart County CVB

The Elkhart County CVB is the official tourism advertising/marketing and public/community relations organization for the Elkhart County hospitality industry. The ECCVB advances quality-of-place initiatives in our downtowns and rural spaces, parks and natural environment, arts and culture, and events, festivals, groups and activities that help forge social connections.

About the LaGrange County CVB

The LCCVB is a full-service Visitors Center offering brochures, festival and event information, as well as regional information and area maps. Connect with us and our friendly travel consultants can also help provide itineraries for day trips and longer stays. We can connect groups with partners and step-on-guides for customized itinerary planning, FAM tours, and group discounts. We welcome questions and are here to help make your visit a great experience!

Terry Mark
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Email: terry@eccvb.org
Phone: (800) 262.8161 (USA/Canada)
Fax: (574) 262.3925